Eastern Lancaster County School District

Committee of the Whole Meeting
April 13, 2026
Minutes

A Committee Meeting of the Eastern Lancaster County School Board of Directors, which was properly advertised in the LNP Lancaster Newspaper, was held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., in Community Hall located at the Garden Spot High School and Middle Complex, 669 E. Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557.  The meeting was broadcasted via live video feed as well.

To hear the details under each agenda item, please refer to the recording of the meeting which is posted on the District’s website.

All attachments are available to view on Agenda Manager.

Roll Call

Board Members in attendance: Brian Conroy, Jonathan Dahl, Zachary Eberly, Jacqueline Geyer, Paul Irvin, Phil Stoltzfus, Jeremy Weaver and Thomas Wentzel
Note: Mrs. Geyer joined virtually

Board Member(s) not in attendance: Jarod Hynson

District staff in attendance: Dr. Michael Snopkowski, Dr. Nadine Larkin, Dr. Joshua Lutz, Keith Ramsey and Rebekah Ray

Staff/Public in attendance: Several citizens of the community, a member from LNP newspaper and staff members of the district.

1. Welcome and Call to Order
President Dahl opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. Moment of Silence/Reflection - Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Irvin led in a silent mediation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Reading of the Resolutions of Tributes
Mr. Arthur Loewen
Mr. Donal Robinson
Dr. L. Lloyd Ruoss

4. Brecknock Elementary - Student Council
Mr. Moll introduced Cherie Lenahan and the Brecknock Elementary Student Council and they told the board all that they were doing in the school. 

5. Safety Mentor Recognition
Dr. Andersen recognized Taini and Ben from Blue Ball Elementary School.

6. Organizational Survey Process - North Group
The North Group, a consulting group, spoke to the board and community about an organization health assessment that the board has asked for to improve the district.

7. Blue Ball Elementary Next Steps
Representatives from Crabtree & Rohrbaugh gave an update to the board about the new elementary school timeline.

8. Technology - Learning Management System Update
Lotsie Wooten spoke to the board about a new system that the district would like to implement for teachers and students.

9. Program Updates - Spartan Academy and Student Mentoring
Penny Kilgore updated the board on the Spartan Academy and Student Mentoring.

10. Citizens of the District Comments- NONE

The Board encourages citizens of the district to come before the Board to present their petitions, inquiries, or other communications of interest. The Board invites the public (Citizens of the District) to comment on any topic that is within the Board’s jurisdiction. As outlined in Board Policy 903, the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district.

Thank you.

11. Approval of Resolutions of Tributes
Motion to approve was made by Mr. Wentzel and was seconded by Mr. Irvin. 
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)

12. Approve Personnel Report
12.a. Staff Personnel Report
12.b. Extra-Curricular Personnel Report
Motion to approve was made by Mr. Wentzel and was seconded by Mr. Irvin. 
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)

13. Property and Services
13.a.  2026-27 IU13 General Operating Budget
13.b.  2026-27 Budget preview

14. Program
14.a. Agreement to Waive Expulsion Hearing
Motion to approve was made by Mr. Wentzel and was seconded by Mr. Irvin. 
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)
14.b. 2026-2027 Early Enrollment Agreement with Thaddeus Stevens
14.c. New Client Services Agreement 26/27 - Soliant

15. Management
15.a. First Read Board Policies
15.b. District Cell Phone Policy
15.c. Ad Hoc Committee - 3rd Party Vendor Relationship

16. New Business - NONE

17. Citizens of the District Comments- NONE

The Board encourages citizens of the district to come before the Board to present their petitions, inquiries, or other communications of interest. The Board invites the public (Citizens of the District) to comment on any topic that is within the Board’s jurisdiction. As outlined in Board Policy 903, the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district.

Thank you.

18. Announcements
President Dahl stated that there will be an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. 

19. Adjournment
President Dahl made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 p.m., with a second by Mr. Wentzel. 
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)

___________________________
Rebekah Ray
School Board Secretary
April 13, 2026

School Board of Directors Meeting
March 16, 2026
Minutes
 

A Regular Meeting of the Eastern Lancaster County School Board of Directors, which was properly advertised in the LNP Lancaster Newspaper, was held on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in Community Hall located at the Garden Spot High School and Middle Complex, 669 E. Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557.  The meeting was broadcasted via live video feed as well.

To hear the details under each agenda item, please refer to the recording of the meeting which is posted on the District’s website.

All attachments are available to view on Agenda Manager.

Roll Call

Board Members in attendance: Brian Conroy, Jonathan Dahl, Jacqueline Geyer, Jarod Hynson, Paul Irvin, Phil Stoltzfus, Jeremy Weaver and Thomas Wentzel

Board Member(s) not in attendance: 

District staff in attendance: Dr. Michael Snopkowski, Dr. Nadine Larkin, Dr. Joshua Lutz, Keith Ramsey and Rebekah Ray

Staff/Public in attendance: Several citizens of the community, a member from LNP newspaper and staff members of the district.

1. Welcome and Call to Order

President Dahl opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

2. Moment of Silence/Reflection - Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Phil Stoltzfus led in a silent mediation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Agenda Modification/Approval of Agenda

Mr. Irvin made a motion to move the Resolutions of Tributes, Safety Mentor Recognition, Brecknock Student Council, Student of the Month, Athletic Winter presentation, Resolution to Tribute, item 10k on the consent agenda.  It was seconded by Mr. Conroy.
The motion was approved (8-0)

4. Citizens of the District Comments

The Board encourages citizens of the district to come before the Board to present their petitions, inquiries, or other communications of interest. The Board invites the public (Citizens of the District) to comment on any topic that is within the Board’s jurisdiction. As outlined in Board Policy 903, the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district.
Thank you.

Chris Buck, New Holland, PA – said a prayer for the district. 

5. Consent Agenda

5.a. Approval of Minutes
5.b. Treasurer's Report
5.c. Approve Personnel Report
5.c.a. Staff Personnel Report
5.c.b. Extra-Curricular Personnel Report
5.d. Bills Paid
5.e. Cafeteria Fund Treasurer's Report
5.f. Investments
5.g. Student Activity Account
5.h. Approval of Senior Class Trip to Philadelphia- May 18, 2026
5.i. Ch. 339 School Guidance Plan (3-year plan)
5.j. Updated 2025-2026 School Calendar
5.k. Approval of Assessment Proposal
Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Conroy.
The motion was approved (8-0)

6. Action Items

6.a. Approval of Boy's Lacrosse team building trip
Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Conroy.
The motion was approved (8-0)

6.b. Approval of General Fund checks
Mr. Wentzel made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Irvin.
The motion was approved (8-0; 1 abstention - Stoltzfus)

6.c. Blue Ball Facility Resolution
Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Conroy.
Roll call vote: President Dahl – Yes; Mr. Conroy – Yes; Mr. Wentzel – No; Mr. Stoltzfus – Yes; Mr. Irvin – Yes; Mr. Hynson – Yes; Mr. Weaver – Yes; Mrs. Geyer – Yes
The motion was approved (7-1)

6.d. Approval of Request for Proposal for Part-Time Classroom/Food Service Assistants results
Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Wentzel.
Roll call vote: Mrs. Geyer – Yes; Mr. Weaver – Yes; Mr. Hynson – Yes; Mr. Stoltzfus – Yes; Mr. Irvin – Yes; Mr. Wentzel – Yes; Mr. Conroy – No; President Dahl – No
The motion was approved (6-2)

7. Reports

7.a. Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau
Mr. Ramsey stated that there was no meeting.  The next meeting is March 18, 2026, which will be to discuss the end-of-year audit report. 

7.b. Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
Mr. Irvin updated the board on the March 11, 2026, meeting.

7.c. Lancaster CTC
Mr. Conroy has a meeting on March 26, 2026, and stated that their new executive director is doing a great job.

7.d. Legislative
Mr. Wentzel updated the board about the State budget.

7.e. Student Representative - NONE

8. Superintendent's Report

The official arrival of spring, the close of the third marking period and elementary student-led conferences are all indicators that we are continuing to move very quickly through the 2025-2026 school year. With only a little more than two months left in the school year, and with tonight’s approval of an updated calendar reflecting the snow days from this past winter, summer will begin to be a bigger thought in the minds of our students and our community.  

During these next two months, there will be no shortage of opportunities to see our children demonstrating their many talents and abilities.   These will include the GSPA performance of Spongebob  the third weekend in April, our elementary, middle and high school concert series, STEM fairs, prom, the spring sports season and many other events celebrating our learners and their accomplishments up to and including graduation. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunities to watch the many talents of our learners and to celebrate their efforts and perseverance in preparation.  

As a special recognition, I’d also like to congratulate Gavin Courtney for earning a second consecutive state championship this past weekend on Friday, and in the process becoming the first Garden Spot athlete to win two consecutive state titles.  

Finally, with the resolution tonight that was passed by our board, developing the best environment for our elementary learners will move from a concept to reality over the next several years.  In subsequent board meetings information will be provided through our Committee of the Whole structure to share the progress being made and the considerations and decisions that will be undertaken.  Ongoing input from our community and our teachers will be a part of this process and I’m very excited for the future of learning that our teachers, staff and administrators will be facilitating with our students.

Happy First Week of Spring, and have a great evening.

9. Announcements

Mr. Wentzel gave the board an update about some tests within the Ag department as well as the CTC students and events happening in the school. 
President Dahl spoke to the board, school staff and community about a contract with The North Group.
President Dahl asked for a recess and to readjourn at about 6:45 to conduct the Board Vacancy interviews.  Recess started at 6:35 pm. 

10. New Business

10.a. Board Vacancy interviews
President Dahl called the board vacancy interviews to start at 6:45 p.m.  
President Dahl stated that we received 10 applicants as of Friday, March 6, 2026. Over the course of the week, 3 withdrew their application. 1 applicant is not with us this evening due to a scheduling conflict.  There are 6 applicants in attendance this evening (Diane Boone, Melissa Downing, Zachary Eberly, Kathleen Millay, Kelci Robbins and Mark Zimmerman).
After the question-and-answer period was completed, there was a motion made by Mr. Wentzel to fill the vacancy, which is to replace Mr. Naranjo.  Mr. Irvin seconded the motion.  The motion was approved (8-0). 
Nominations:
Mr. Irvin nominated Kathleen Millay; Mr. Wentzel nominated Melissa Downing, Mr. Conroy nominated Zachary Eberly and Mrs. Geyer nominated Diane Boone and Diane Hurst.
There were no further nominations. Nominations are closed. 
Roll call vote round 1 – Mr. Conroy – Zachary Eberly; President Dahl – Zachary Eberly; Mrs. Geyer – Melissa Downing; Jarod Hynson – Zachary Eberly; Mr. Irvin – Kathleen Millay; Mr. Stoltzfus – Zachary Eberly; Mr. Weaver – Diane Hurst; Mr. Wentzel – Melissa Downing. (4 – Zachary Eberly; 2 – Melissa Downing; 1 – Kathleen Millay and 1 – Diane Hurst)
Since no candidate has the necessary 5 (five) votes, there was a second round with the following 2 (two) candidates that received the highest votes (Zachary Eberly and Melissa Downing).
Roll call vote round 2 – President Dahl – Zachary Eberly; Mrs. Geyer – Melissa Downing; Mr. Hynson – Zachary Eberly; Mr. Irvin – Zachary Eberly; Mr. Stoltzfus – Zachary Eberly; Mr. Weaver – Zachary Eberly; Mr. Wentzel – Melissa Downing and Mr. Conroy – Zachary Eberly (6 – Zachary Eberly and 2 – Melissa Downing). 
After a 6-2 vote, Zachary Eberly was appointed to the board vacancy. 
The Board Secretary/Notary Public gave the Oath of Office to Zachary Eberly.

11. Adjournment

Mr. Irvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. with a second by Mr. Wentzel.  
The motion was approved. (9-0)  

____________________________
Rebekah Ray
School Board Secretary
March 16, 2026

School Board of Directors Meeting

February 23, 2026

Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Eastern Lancaster County School Board of Directors, which was properly advertised in the LNP Lancaster Newspaper, was held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., in Community Hall located at the Garden Spot High School and Middle Complex, 669 E. Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557.  The meeting was broadcasted via live video feed as well.

To hear the details under each agenda item, please refer to the recording of the meeting which is posted on the District’s website.

All attachments are available to view on Agenda Manager.

Roll Call
Board Members in attendance: Brian Conroy, Jonathan Dahl, Jacqueline Geyer, Paul Irvin, Phil Stoltzfus, Jeremy Weaver and Thomas Wentzel

Board Member(s) not in attendance: Jarod Hynson and Dr. Michael Snopkowski

Also in attendance: Dr. Nadine Larkin, Dr. Joshua Lutz, Keith Ramsey and Rebekah Ray
Staff/Public in attendance: Several citizens of the community, a member from LNP newspaper and staff members of the district.

1. Welcome and Call to Order

President Dahl opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. Moment of Silence/Reflection - Pledge of Allegiance

Dr. Nadine Larkin led in a silent mediation and the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Agenda Modification/Approval of Agenda

Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Wentzel.

The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)

4. Safety Mentor Recognition

Dr. Andersen recognized Jessica and Chace from Blue Ball Elementary School.

5. Student of the Month Presentation

Mr. Miller presented and congratulated the Students of the Month for the month of January being chosen for their character trait of “Hardworking”.

Grade 12: Ryan Miller

Grade 11: Isabella Boozer

Grade 10: Rylee Nolt

Grade 9: Kate Hershey

6. CNH Foundation Grant

Benjamin Heiser from CNH presented a check to the district for $25,000 to use towards the STEM program within the school.

7. Citizens of the District Comments - NONE

The Board encourages citizens of the district to come before the Board to present their petitions, inquiries, or other communications of interest. The Board invites the public (Citizens of the District) to comment on any topic that is within the Board’s jurisdiction. As outlined in Board Policy 903, the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district.

Thank you.

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Approval of Minutes

8.b. Treasurer's Report

8.c. Approve Personnel Report

8.c.a. Staff Personnel Report

8.c.b. Extra-Curricular Personnel Report

8.d. Bills Paid

8.e. Cafeteria Fund Treasurer's Report

8.f. Investments

8.g. Student Activity Account

Mr. Conroy made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Irvin.

The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)

9. Action Items

9.a. Approval of General Fund checks

Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Wentzel.

The motion was approved (7-0; 1 absent; 1 abstention - Stoltzfus)

9.b. Accept the resignation of Bryan Naranjo

Mr. Irvin made a motion to approve.  It was seconded by Mr. Conroy.

The motion was approved (8-0; 1 absent)

10. Reports

10.a.  Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau

Mr. Ramsey stated that there was no meeting this month.  The next meeting is March 11, 2026.

10.b.  Lancaster-Lebanon IU13

Mr. Irvin updated the board on the meetings from January 14, 2026 and February 11, 2026.

10.c.  Lancaster CTC

Mr. Conroy stated that the next meeting is February 26, 2026.

10.d.  Legislative

Mr. Wentzel asked Mr. Ramsey to update the board about the Governor’s Budget.

10.e.  Student Representative - NONE

11. Superintendent's Report - NONE

12. Announcements

President Dahl announced to the public that a board vacancy has opened up and the process can be found on the website on 2/24/2026.

President Dahl also stated that there is a need for an executive session for a contractual matter.

13. Adjournment

Mr. Irvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. with a second by Mr. Wentzel. 

The motion was approved. (8-0) 

_____________________

Rebekah Ray

School Board Secretary

February 23, 2026